February 1, 2023 By
I Love River North Happy Hour at Chicago Winery – March 7!
Click here for a PDF flyer to print, post, or share.
January 30, 2023 By
Register to track your vehicle with the Cook County Sheriff
The Cook County Sheriff’s office created a program to allow the public to give consent for law enforcement to access vehicle tracking information through the manufacturer if the car is illegally taken. Anyone who has a vehicle registered in Cook County may sign up.
You can register your vehicle by clicking here. Learn more about the program here.
January 27, 2023 By
Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability – Meet the Candidates
The City is establishing a Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, and District Councils to give Chicagoans a meaningful new role in oversight and explore and advance alternative effective approaches to public safety. Please visit our website for more information.
There will be an 18th District Council Candidates Forum sponsored by the Gold Coast Neighbors Association, Old Town Merchants & Residents Association, and 2nd Ward Alderman Brian Hopkins.
When: January 31, 2023, 6:00pm
Where: The Moody Church, 1635 N LaSalle, Room 108 (use entrance marked “1635” midblock on LaSalle side of building)
RSVP: Admission is free, but you must register. For questions email info@goldcoastneighbors.org or call 773-510-7327.
January 27, 2023 By
Conversation with the Commander – February 15
Come and enjoy a cup of coffee with Commander Jon Hein. Learn about public safety initiatives in your neighborhood, share ideas, and learn about ways to get involved.
When: February 15 – 10:00 am. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Wintrust – 190 E. Delaware
More info: Email: CAPS018District@chicagopolice.org
Phone: 312-742-5870
“I am a 25-year member of the Department and have served across the city in various leadership roles and functions. I have a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Southern Illinois University. My vision for the 018th District is to continue to see, listen and partner with the residents and business communities to build productive relationships built on trust and accountability. My goal is to ensure every resident and visitor to our district feels safe so that we all enjoy everything this great community and city has to offer. I hope you join me and the men and women of the 018th District in making this vision a reality.”
— Commander Jon Hein
January 27, 2023 By
Support your Firefighters! They are here for us 24/7/365! Make a difference!
Help those that are there for us every day!
Purchase a 2023 Firefighter Calendar Today for only $10! They make great Stocking Stuffers!
CLICK HERE to order today!
Ignite The Spirit is a charity established by the Chicago Fire Department to help provide funding and resources to CFD Families in need. Since 2003, Ignite the Spirit has helped over 500 Chicago Fire Department families with over one million dollars in donations generously provided to ease their hardship. It is never good to see strong, brave people who protect and help the public every day in such despair, often with nowhere to turn. Help make a difference!
January 8, 2023 By
A Message from Outgoing President Brian Israel & Announcement of 2023 RNRA Leadership
Dear Friends,
After many years of active participation on the RNRA leadership team, Vice President, Paulette Rodriguez, Secretary, Mary Lassila, and I retired from the RNRA Board at the end of the year. It has been a singular honor to serve this association and this neighborhood, though it feels as though we’ve come through a storm over the last few years that has profoundly impacted residents, businesses, and visitors alike. This City will be forever changed by the experience, and though many challenges remain, I’m confident that it will thrive in the years to come.
In closing, I want to underscore a point that was made at our Annual Gala in November. This organization matters, and is worthy of your continued support and active engagement, not because of anything special about us as individuals, but because of the idea it represents. Without a neighborhood association, we’re all just strangers who happen to live in the same area. But with one, we’re a community, looking out for each other in good times and bad.
Working together with businesses, elected officials, and other stakeholders, we can make our community safer, more equitable, and more prosperous for all.
Sincere thanks to my RNRA colleagues, and best wishes for continued success!
Brian Israel
RNRA President
Going forward, RNRA will be ably led by an outstanding leadership team, each of whom is a long-term River North Resident with the experience, temperament, and love for our neighborhood necessary to take this organization to the next level and beyond. Under their stewardship, RNRA will continue the tradition of effective, principled advocacy that has been its hallmark for a quarter century.
January 5, 2023 By
Run with Team Gilda in 2023! Run with a purpose!
Run with Team Gilda and run with a purpose! Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to run more or to support a charity? Do both by joining Team Gilda. Team Gilda has runners in these three events:
– Shamrock Shuffle – March 26,
– Cinco De Miler – May 6,
– Chicago Marathon – October 8,
Each race has different fundraising minimums and with each you get guaranteed entry, fundraising page support, and Gilda’s swag plus training with Chicago Endurance Sports. Click HERE for more information.
